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#*Use a tape measure to note both the vertical and horizontal clearance that you have available. Nearly all cards will have their dimensions listed in their product descriptions, allowing you to ensure that it will fit before you purchase it. | #*Use a tape measure to note both the vertical and horizontal clearance that you have available. Nearly all cards will have their dimensions listed in their product descriptions, allowing you to ensure that it will fit before you purchase it. | ||
#Strike a balance between price and power. Video cards can get expensive. Obscenely expensive. At a certain point, the average user won't be gaining any benefits from the increased cost of higher-end cards. Examine the applications you intend to use your card with and [[Choose-a-Graphics-Card|find a card]] that gives you the best power and reliability for your buck.<ref>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/give-your-pc-some-graphics-muscle-by-installing-a-new-video-card</ref> | #Strike a balance between price and power. Video cards can get expensive. Obscenely expensive. At a certain point, the average user won't be gaining any benefits from the increased cost of higher-end cards. Examine the applications you intend to use your card with and [[Choose-a-Graphics-Card|find a card]] that gives you the best power and reliability for your buck.<ref>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/give-your-pc-some-graphics-muscle-by-installing-a-new-video-card</ref> | ||
| − | #*The more expensive cards are typically geared towards [[Overclock | + | #*The more expensive cards are typically geared towards [[Overclock a Graphics Card|video card overclockers]] and users who want to use [[Establish-Nvidia-SLI|dual- or quad-card configurations]]. |
#*Be sure to read as many reviews as possible before deciding on a card. There are lots of resources online for finding the best performance for your budget. Sites such as Tom's Hardware will publish comparison charts ranking the current most popular cards in all price ranges, and customer reviews on sites such as Newegg can provide insight into the average person's experience with the card. | #*Be sure to read as many reviews as possible before deciding on a card. There are lots of resources online for finding the best performance for your budget. Sites such as Tom's Hardware will publish comparison charts ranking the current most popular cards in all price ranges, and customer reviews on sites such as Newegg can provide insight into the average person's experience with the card. | ||
#*Check the system requirements for your favorite games. See what video card is recommended to get the best performance out of the games you love, and also keep in mind the needs of future games. | #*Check the system requirements for your favorite games. See what video card is recommended to get the best performance out of the games you love, and also keep in mind the needs of future games. | ||
